Coffee Break: Howling winds

Road conditions deteriorated quickly on Highway 71 in Willmar, Minn., during the early afternoon Wednesday as heavy snow and wind made driving very challenging. Spin outs were reported and visibility was near zero south of the Kandiyohi-Renville County line.
(Shelby Lindrud | West Central Tribune)

Snow and howling winds are making it difficult to get around the Midwest today. In the metro area, winds could gust up to 55 mph at times.